2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class COMAnd APS System Operators Manual
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🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: GL-Class Year: 2008 Product Name: 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class COMAND APS System Operators Manual System Covered By Manual: COMAND APS Infotainment System 👋 Introduction Market Position Vehicle Segment: Full-size Luxury SUV Brand Positioning: Premium, European luxury, advanced technology. Competitive Analysis Key Competitors: BMW X5, Audi Q7, Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator. Key Features Vehicle Highlights: Spacious interior, strong performance, sophisticated ride, advanced safety, premium materials, robust towing capacity. Infotainment Highlight: COMAND APS system was a flagship infotainment offering, providing integrated navigation, audio, and communication. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas General Coverage: Comprehensive operation and features of the COMAND APS infotainment system. Specific Features Covered: Navigation, Audio, Climate Control, Bluetooth Connectivity, Vehicle Settings, Multimedia playback. Page Count Estimated Pages: Varies by specific factory publication, typically 200-300 pages. Manual Type Type: Owner's Manual / Operator's Manual Language Language: English Format Format: Digital PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Infotainment System: COMAND APS (Cockpit Management and Navigation) System Navigation: Detailed guidance on destination entry, route planning, voice commands, and map display. Audio System: Operation of radio (AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio), CD/DVD player, and audio settings (bass, treble, balance, fader). Climate Control Integration: Control and adjustment of automatic climate control via the COMAND interface. Connectivity: Bluetooth phone pairing, hands-free operation, and audio streaming (if equipped). Multimedia: Operation of auxiliary inputs (e.g., AUX, USB, SD card if equipped) and compatible media formats. Vehicle Settings: Customization of vehicle functions and preferences through the COMAND interface. Procedures Included Basic Operation: Powering on/off, adjusting volume, changing modes, and using the central control knob/buttons. Navigation Setup: Entering addresses, points of interest (POIs), setting home/work locations, and managing saved destinations. Audio Setup: Tuning radio stations, creating playlists, configuring audio profiles, and managing media sources. Phone Management: Pairing new devices, downloading contact lists, making/receiving calls, and initiating voice commands. Troubleshooting: Basic tips for common system errors or malfunctions (e.g., screen freezing, audio issues). Technical Depth Depth: Operator-level; focuses on user interface, functionality, and basic settings, not internal component repair or advanced diagnostics. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Format: PDF (Portable Document Format) Searchability: Likely text-searchable if created from a proper digital source. Print Quality Quality: High-resolution, suitable for digital viewing and printing. Binding Type Type: N/A (Digital PDF) Paper Type Type: N/A (Digital PDF) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Options: 2008 GL-Class offered multiple engine variants: GL320 CDI (3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel), GL450 (4.7L V8 Gasoline), GL550 (5.5L V8 Gasoline). Performance Gl450 Hp: 335 hp @ 6000 rpm Gl450 Torque: 339 lb-ft @ 2800-4500 rpm Gl550 Hp: 382 hp @ 6000 rpm Gl550 Torque: 391 lb-ft @ 2800-4500 rpm Gl320 Cdi Hp: 215 hp @ 3800 rpm Gl320 Cdi Torque: 398 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 rpm Fuel System Gl450 Gl550: Fuel Injection (Sequential Multi-Point) Gl320 Cdi: Common Rail Direct Injection (CDI) with Turbocharging and Intercooling 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 7-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (4MATIC) Features Transmission Features: Touchshift manual shifting, Comfort/Sport modes, electronic stability control integration. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: Approx. 199.3 inches (5062 mm) Width: Approx. 76.6 inches (1946 mm) Height: Approx. 72.4 inches (1839 mm) Wheelbase: Approx. 118.1 inches (3000 mm) Interior Seating Capacity: 7 passengers (standard 3 rows of seating) Cargo Cargo Volume Behind 3Rd Row: Approx. 13.0 cu ft (368 L) Cargo Volume Behind 2Nd Row: Approx. 45.3 cu ft (1282 L) Cargo Volume Behind 1St Row: Approx. 77.0 cu ft (2180 L) Weights Curb Weight Gl450: Approx. 5,093 lbs (2310 kg) Towing Capacity: Up to 7,000 lbs (3175 kg) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Front Impact: 5-Star (Driver and Passenger) NHTSA Side Impact: 5-Star (Front and Rear Passenger) IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes (for models equipped with optional features like adaptive cruise control) Active Features Electronic Stability Control: Standard (ADAPTIVE ESP®) Braking: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BAS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). Traction Control: Standard (ASR - Acceleration Slip Regulation) Driver Assistance Optional: Distronic Plus (Adaptive Cruise Control), PARKTRONIC (Parking Assist). Passive Features Airbags: Front airbags, front side airbags, side curtain airbags (front and rear passengers). Seat Belts: 3-point seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters. Child Seat Anchors: ISOFIX/LATCH system. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Infotainment System Name: COMAND APS (Cockpit Management and Navigation) Display Size: Typically 7-inch color LCD screen. Navigation Type: Hard-drive based navigation with DVD map updates (often regional). Audio Sources: AM/FM tuner, CD/DVD player, optional SiriusXM Satellite Radio, auxiliary input (often in glovebox), optional Media Interface (for iPod/USB). Driver Assistance Standard Assistance: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Rain-sensing wipers, Auto-dimming rearview mirror. Optional Assistance: Distronic Plus (Adaptive Cruise Control), PARKTRONIC, Bi-Xenon Headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS). Connectivity Bluetooth Standard: Bluetooth hands-free calling and phone book access (may require separate adapter for some early models/phones). Connectivity Expansion: Optional Media Interface for iPod and USB devices. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change...
Common Rail Direct Injection (CDI) with Turbocharging and Intercooling
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
7-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive (4MATIC)
Features
Transmission Features:
Touchshift manual shifting, Comfort/Sport modes, electronic stability control integration.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Length:
Approx. 199.3 inches (5062 mm)
Width:
Approx. 76.6 inches (1946 mm)
Height:
Approx. 72.4 inches (1839 mm)
Wheelbase:
Approx. 118.1 inches (3000 mm)
Interior
Seating Capacity:
7 passengers (standard 3 rows of seating)
Cargo
Cargo Volume Behind 3Rd Row:
Approx. 13.0 cu ft (368 L)
Cargo Volume Behind 2Nd Row:
Approx. 45.3 cu ft (1282 L)
Cargo Volume Behind 1St Row:
Approx. 77.0 cu ft (2180 L)
Weights
Curb Weight Gl450:
Approx. 5,093 lbs (2310 kg)
Towing Capacity:
Up to 7,000 lbs (3175 kg)
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Front Impact:
5-Star (Driver and Passenger)
NHTSA Side Impact:
5-Star (Front and Rear Passenger)
IIHS Top Safety Pick:
Yes (for models equipped with optional features like adaptive cruise control)
Active Features
Electronic Stability Control:
Standard (ADAPTIVE ESP®)
Braking:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BAS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).
Traction Control:
Standard (ASR - Acceleration Slip Regulation)
Driver Assistance Optional:
Distronic Plus (Adaptive Cruise Control), PARKTRONIC (Parking Assist).
Passive Features
Airbags:
Front airbags, front side airbags, side curtain airbags (front and rear passengers).
Seat Belts:
3-point seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters.
Child Seat Anchors:
ISOFIX/LATCH system.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Infotainment System Name:
COMAND APS (Cockpit Management and Navigation)
Display Size:
Typically 7-inch color LCD screen.
Navigation Type:
Hard-drive based navigation with DVD map updates (often regional).
Audio Sources:
AM/FM tuner, CD/DVD player, optional SiriusXM Satellite Radio, auxiliary input (often in glovebox), optional Media Interface (for iPod/USB).
Driver Assistance
Standard Assistance:
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Rain-sensing wipers, Auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Optional Assistance:
Distronic Plus (Adaptive Cruise Control), PARKTRONIC, Bi-Xenon Headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS).
Connectivity
Bluetooth Standard:
Bluetooth hands-free calling and phone book access (may require separate adapter for some early models/phones).
Connectivity Expansion:
Optional Media Interface for iPod and USB devices.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year, whichever comes first, based on flexible service system (ASSYST PLUS).
Major Service Milestones:
Examples: 30,000 miles (air filter, cabin filter), 60,000 miles (transmission fluid/filter - often recommended by specialists earlier than factory), spark plugs (gasoline engines, typically around 100,000 miles).
Air suspension (Airmatic) strut leaks/failures, ABS/ESP sensor failures, crankcase ventilation (CCV) hose cracks (diesel), glow plug issues (diesel), DPF issues (diesel), potential electrical gremlins common with complex systems.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Focus:
Mercedes-Benz has a long-standing heritage in luxury vehicles, known for engineering, innovation, and safety.
Model Evolution
Introduction:
The GL-Class (X164 generation) was introduced in 2006 as Mercedes-Benz's first full-size, truck-based SUV, designed primarily for the North American market.
Updates 2008:
2008 saw minor updates, potentially including powertrain refinements or feature availability adjustments, but the core X164 platform remained consistent.
Production
Manufacturing Location:
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Awards Gl Class 2008:
While specific awards for the 2008 model year COMAND system are rare, the GL-Class generally received positive reviews for its luxury, capability, and technology features in its class during its initial production run.
Industry Recognition:
Mercedes-Benz vehicles consistently rank high in initial quality and long-term dependability surveys from organizations like J.D. Power.